I gave it a 3 star because of how it looks old and unkept kind of outside. Inside is nicer. Love their Lavander Latte with Oatmilk. Small, dainty place for a coffee shop. The cashier/barista was very friendly. Try it! read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Trying out Higher Grounds, recommended. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

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This place was very cozy, friendly coffee shop. Perfect stop for your morning cup! My husband and I both got gingerbread lattes with oatmilk and a piece of their avocado toast. Everything was very delicious. I also really enjoyed the friendly staff and the worship music that is always playing in the background. Great establishment! read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

Ordered a matcha green tea drink. It was ok. Matcha was not mix properly and there was lumpy lumps in my drink. It was accidentally knock of my table and was not replaced... oh well here's their review. read more

horrible service, workers are rude and take too long to make a coffee and bagel the prices are so ridiculous more of a tourist trap than quality coffee. read more

Very friendly coffee shop around our Airbnb cabin, food was tasty, service was amazing, definitely will come back or recommend to my friends when they are in town read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Avocado toast and ice caramel Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

yummy coffee & great service! we had iced oat lattes & their lemon bars that one of the baristas recommended- so good! read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - iced oat latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

We decided to stop by this place after a hike and we are so glad we made this decision! My sister ordered the blueberry tea and that was delicious. It was the right amount of sweet. I ordered an iced vanilla latte with oat milk and that was also pretty good. It was smooth, not too sweet and I really liked the taste of the coffee they used. We also ordered their ham and cheese pastry. It had everything bagel seasoning on it and I was obsessed with it! I would definitely come back. read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

I come up to Crestline almost every other week and whenever I do I have to make a stop here! They have a traditional American coffee shop menu with several dairy alternative and syrup options. They also serve homemade pastries and breakfast sandwiches in the morning. This place does have free wifi (which is great in a place with spotty reception). They're staff is what you would expect at a small coffee shop: friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. 90% of seating is outdoors, a few tables inside, but with the weather here, why wouldn't you want to sit outside! The outside patio is separated in two, one half is pet friendly, the other half is no pets allowed. Parking is limited, so on a busy Sunday morning I had to park a block away, but don't let this discourage you, its well worth the walk. Even on a busy day I have never had to wait more than 10 minutes for my drink and food. The outside patio with wifi is a great place to get some work done or meet with a group of friends. I always order the same drink so I can't comment on the quality of anything other than a latte. They're food is reasonably priced and a great option for light breakfast before a long drive down the mountain. I look forward to coming here many times more and would definitely recommend Higher Grounds Coffee House! read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Latte on a rainy day - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

Ok so I enjoy and look forward to getting a coffee as I pass thru Crestline a few times a month .... Coffee is fine it is the service attention .. got my order yes but that was it. No friendly banter except between the 2 workers about their personal life. So there I stand there no " how are you ... nice day out ... what brings you up here... would you like to try our (Insert speciality item) Got my coffee walked out with threat ever growing feeling of "service industry uggg" Problem was I left tip on the screen for this all takes place prior to this cold shoulder approach to service. Will I go back .... Yes I'm a glutton for punishment Ps. I own a small food service business my team makes about 60-100$ per 4 hr event for I taught them the ever so painful art of communicating and winning the customer over. read more

With a snow and wind storm brewing, decided to head for warmer climes. But first, a dirty Chai at this unique place. Looks as if it had been a gas station at some point in its life. Very small area inside for indoor dining/sipping; three small tables with 2 chairs each. Very fast internet was a plus, as well as the friendly barista; seems like a hub of high school and or college aged employees. Nice vibes and energy. The dirty Chai lacked depth but Cinnamon forward. Tasted dilute to me, so perhaps just more of the Chai would have sufficed? The Reese's pieces cookie was superb, especially when warmed. read more

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Excellent coffee, great atmosphere, friendly staff!! Great cup of coffee too!!! Will visit next time we are in Crestline!!

Didn't try the pastries this time around because I went in my first time eager to try the drinks first. The worker was informative and suggested flavors that pair well with matcha, which I appreciated. It's a very cozy and welcoming environment with an array of books to choose from which is nice if you want to come in and relax. read more

Best espresso on the mountain. Solid pastries and their breakfast sandwiches look good (though I didn't try one). Prefer this over Hot Shots in Arrowhead (which is the other alternative. Great, friendly staff. Mellow vibe with good music. read more

One of the best mochas I've had anywhere and as a true coffee snob who has had an inordinate amount of craft coffee, that's saying something. read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Coffee bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

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Attention all coffee lovers! Do you love coffee? Do you love good coffee? Or better yet, great coffee? Look no further because Higher Grounds House is where it's at! Not only do they offer amazing coffee, but they also have cold brew that is absolutely top-notch. The friendly staff and delicious food options make it a must-visit spot. My kids couldn't get enough of the chocolate chip cookies, and I am absolutely obsessed with their scones! We have officially fallen in love with this place and it will be our go-to spot whether we are in the area or up on the mountain. Thank you for such a wonderful experience! #HigherGroundsHouse #CoffeeLovers #GreatCoffee #ColdBrew #DeliciousFood #FriendlyStaff #Scones #ChocolateChipCookies #MustVisitSpot read more

Loved this coffee shop in Crestline Loved the coffee, the awesome customer service and their soups were amazing but overall the potato soup blew my mind! Can't wait to go back again!! read more

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I am a local and of all the places to get coffee around this is my favorite. The people there are very sweet and Friendly services is great. And the coffee is wonderful! My friend ordered a sandwich once and split it with me. It was beyond delicious! I love the friendly atmosphere and worthwhile prices. Would highly recommend! read more

Had to ask a few times in order to get a water. Not only that it takes 8 minutes to grab a cup and fill it with water? The staff move like sloths, and way over priced. Bagels taste great but once again you'll be waiting for awwwhilleeeeeeee, an the avocado toast is $5 for a single average sized peace of toast that comes with half a small avocado that's placed in the middle of the bread. It's so disappointing and hit or miss, too expensive for low quality service read more

So if you are camping or up in the area avoid this place. It says dogs welcome and as soon as we sit down a lady walks up and was entirely rude and said no dogs allowed on the patio. If she was polite it would have been fine but resting bitch face syndrome does not make your business likeable these days ! You should be polite to people and courteous especially when there are plenty of options and we chose this place. read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

Cute little corner coffee shop that appears to have been a gas station at some point. It's one of the only quality lattes you can get on the mountain and I'm glad it's a hop jump and a skip from the house. read more

Very cool spot. Quiet. The table in the corner has an outlet to charge stuff. I like getting some work done there in peace. Try their soups! Their sweets are huge and the brownies are killer. Wifi is free. Great small town vibes. read more

Great little spot with a nice outdoor seating area. Also probably the highest quality coffee in the Lake Arrowhead area. They brew Arcade coffee. And the pour overs are really reasonably priced, and they're also large 16 Oz coffees! read more

A very cute coffee shop! Coffee and pastries are great. Warmed cinnamon roll is delish!

A great tasting latte with breakfast pastries are a perfect way to start your day. Service is always with a smile.

Recently bought a property in the area and I love how close it is to this amazing little coffee shop! What looks like a former gas stop has been curated into the cutest coffee shop. The inside might be small but they have plenty of outdoor seating, which is where you'll want to sit if you're visiting the mountain town anyways. The coffee and tea are all delicious and they have several options to choose from (including seasonal menus). They serve a small menu of food and have pastries as well. The breakfast ham and cheese pastry is my favorite! A must ever time I visit. Definitely give this place a try on your next trip up the mountain! It's worth it! read more

Nice place to grab a coffee and sit down and chat. Service is great and friendly too.

Good coffee and extremely kind workers who made me feel super welcomed. I even got to sample the butterfly tea! Who I believed to be the owner however, did not pass vibe check. Openly rude to his staff and the worker on the receiving end handled it respectfully. Overall the workers did a great job at creating a wonderful experience! read more

BEST coffee shop on the mountain. There's a Starbucks 4 minutes from our house, but we drive 15 minutes to Higher Grounds instead. Delicious coffee, creative seasonal drinks and bomb pastries. The shop is always showcasing wonderful artwork for sale and they stay really involved with the local community. The outdoor seating area is great for warmer weather. Inside the shop is very cozy and tastefully decorated. The baristas are always friendly and welcoming. Our only gripe is that the shop is closed on Sundays when we're always in the mood for coffee and breakfast. read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Fall drink menu - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

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Was in Lake Arrowhead for the weekend and found this coffee shop.. drove five miles just off of the name alone.. My friend and I weren't disappointed! It's a cute little hipster place with plenty of patio seating. They sell sweaters and shirts and other gift items such as mugs. We bought a few items to try out like the cream puff.. the whipped cream was the best I've had... it's a must buy!! I had an avocado toast. Also got a few cookies for the kids and they devoured them. I really enjoyed my vanilla latte made with almond milk and my friend enjoyed her cappuccino. I enjoyed it so much I returned the following day while on my way to Mt. High for some snow fun for the kids and got the avocado toast again! read more

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I stopped in to grab the Avocado toast for my daughter; unfortunately it came with a weird pepper sauce/topping and she couldn't eat it. I personally thought it looked delicious, but the whole glob fell off (on the ground) after taking my first bite. Then it turned into a very sad piece of $4 toast. Only writing this review to give future purchasers a heads up (and suggest the topping is included on the menu, for those that don't like or expect heavy spices on their avocado). Otherwise, this place is great. They have alternative non-dairy milks and vegan baked items, which is always appreciated! read more

Came to visit the mountains with my boyfriend & wanted to stop by this cute coffee shop. Upon entering, the coffee shop itself was warm & inviting with Christmas music playing with delicious homemade pastries in the display. There were a few customers waiting for their orders. However, when we ordered our coffees, the employees treated us very coldly. At first, I thought it was just me so I ignored it. But when we sat in the corner out of sight, the employees were happily chatting. My boyfriend asked for a key to the restroom & again, was treated coldly. Coffee itself was okay, would give the coffee itself 3/5. Because of the cold service, I'm giving this place 1 star. read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Pastry display - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

Stopped by Higher Grounds because was looking for a decent coffee shop while in the Crestline area. We decided to stop by as it's on the main drag of the Lake Gregory area and we were waiting for our pizza order from Roadhouse. Cute little place, looks like maybe it took over a gas station building or something similar at some point. Walked in and the two people there were really friendly. I ordered an iced Americano and a hot Mocha. I didn't think a place like that would have a restroom open, but they did, thank goodness, and it was clean! They provided a key and it's just around the corner. I went back in and saw that they had some really good looking pastries. The coffees were priced normally, so I think around $9 for two drinks. I asked the woman there if she knew of any sledding areas and she mentioned that there aren't any designated areas, but gave us some suggestions and even grabbed her phone to show me. What she suggested was perfect for our needs (a toddler who just wants to play in snow), so thank you Andrea for being so kind! The coffee hit the spot for being up in the mountains. They are wearing masks and I felt safe while inside as other customers (only one or two others came while I was there), were wearing masks and following the mask required sign on the door. Will definitely stop by again in future visits! read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Look at that coffee cup planter. So cute! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

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Tasty coffee! Good service. Sweet atmosphere!! Large outdoor seating. Highly recommend!!

Best lavender lattes- make their own syrup and baked goods! Friendly staff, who dispel myths of how some church owned businesses can be. Maybe walking the talk?! read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

Coffee was great and the people were friendly too. It's my local coffee shop and convenient. Thanks higher ground! read more

We were very excited to have such a nice little coffee shop available in town, but I was disappointed to see that they are not enforcing COVID-19 restrictions with every customer. When I went in today, another patron had their mask pulled down below their chin for most of their visit. The barista working said nothing to them while I was inside. This is a very tiny space - to not respect the clear signage asking for masks is flat out rude of that customer (a common problem in this area), but the fact that the barista did nothing to enforce the posted rules is frustrating and dangerous. read more

My girlfriend and I are new to the area and we are coffee fiends. Came across this coffee shop in town and right away decided to grab a drink. Staff is very nice and polite. Best selection of unique drink recipes and a seasonal drink menu. The breakfast sandwich's are bomb, the jalapeño cheddar bagel is my go-to. Clean inside and super cozy. read more

The coffee left much to be desired 2 oat milk vanilla lattes is what I ordered. The service was fast but the latte itself wasn't great. Cute shop but it is very small more of a grab your coffee and go type of place. At least when I went the outdoor sitting area was closed read more

I came up to Crestline this past weekend and came here two days in a row. I was planning on trying coffee from a couple of spots, but I came here first so Higher Grounds Coffee it is! The place itself always had parking when I came by, a nice big outdoor patio with seating and both times I came the staff were kind and did a great job with my drink. I ordered an iced americano with 1 part vanilla, 1 part hazelnut with almond milk and extra ice and I kid you not, I have not drank an iced coffee like it. I've had Monin syrups at other shops before, but they also use their own coffee so I think that must be what makes this the best iced coffee I've had in a while. I happened to be in the shop when (I assume) the owner was in and talking about the coffee and technique with the girls. The way they were all talking together was all good vibes and the love in their craft is felt in my drink. Thanks for a great birthday coffee! read more

staff is so nice & friendly. was pleasantly surprised to learn that sundays is all day breakfast bagels! their hot oatmilk caramel macchiato was amazing. would love to come again read more

Higher Grounds Coffee House - hot oatmilk caramel macchiato & a sliced sausage, egg, cheese & avocado everything bagel sandwhich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Crestline, California

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